Hey everyone-

I am looking for my fellow Georgia Sleevers. I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am going to be sleeved on January 20, 2011. I am so excited would like to start making friends with others in my area so see if we can get together/talk from time to time and be back up support for one another. So calling all. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Hey, everyone, I'm from Roswell, GA--a north Atlanta suburb. I'm with Paul Macik--thanks to the advice I got on this forum. I'm expecting to be sleeved this spring. Anybody out there? I haven't been on the site in awhile--so I haven't kept up.

Congratulations! I love Dr. Macik! I would never go anywhere else. Take your time and when you get there enjoy your results. I was 232 lbs (size 24) the day I went in for surgery and now I am 134 lbs (size 4). I never planned to loose this much but I am so happy and feel WONDERFUL!

Let me know if you ever need any help. Hugs and wishing you the best!

Hello All! Well I live in South Carolina but I am in the process of getting to the point to have the surgery. Dr Blaney is my surgeon in Augusta, GA. I have a few more appointments to complete and then its submission time!

Congrats sbekch, wishing you well in your journey!

Congrats sbekch' date=' wishing you well in your journey![/quote']

Thanks! I am still worried though! I don't know if I will meet BMI and weight requirements.

Hi all, I live in 'Atlanta' (OTP North). My surgery date is April 1st with Dr. Ortiz. I'm happy to be a part of this group!

Welcome bee!

Hi everyone ..I am currently looking into getting a revision. (Lapband to sleeve). Original surgery was done by Peachtree Bariactrics (Dr. Rashid in 2008); however I am just wandering has anyone used them for a revision and/or if not, do you know of a good revision doctor? Any information would be helpful.

Thanks

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!! Finally, I have a surgery date!!!! February 22nd I will be sleeved!!! Boy it's been a long process. I started this in October 2011!!! Can't wait to join you all on the losers bench!!! Pre-op diet starts Friday and I actually can't wait. It's not liquid but I plan to add in some days of just liquid to get as much off as possible. I'm elated!

Yaaaayyyyy!!!!! Finally' date=' I have a surgery date!!!! February 22nd I will be sleeved!!! Boy it's been a long process. I started this in October 2011!!! Can't wait to join you all on the losers bench!!! Pre-op diet starts Friday and I actually can't wait. It's not liquid but I plan to add in some days of just liquid to get as much off as possible. I'm elated![/quote']

Congratulations!! You have waited a long time! wow!!

Where are you being sleeved?

Thanks sbekch! I am being sleeved at Northside Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Paul Macik.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so excited for you. Your new life is right around the corner and Dr. Macik will take great care of you!

Thanks sbekch! I am being sleeved at Northside Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Paul Macik.

Oh okay!! I am working with Trinity Bariatric Center in Augusta, GA but have had communication problems with the Patient Advocate.

Do not allow communication problems to continue. Your health is way too important. Go to the next level if you have must to get the right answers and proper care. I had the same problem with my GP's wife, who was also the office manager. I finally had to just go find a new GP.

Oh okay!! I am working with Trinity Bariatric Center in Augusta, GA but have had communication problems with the Patient Advocate.

Well I have already changed Patient Advocates once...and now this new one won't return my emails! I sent her one last Monday and with no response I resent it to her on Thursday. As of this afternoon, still no answer so I sent her another email and copied my surgeon. Hopefully he will make sure I get the information I need!

What really stinks is, I really like my surgeon! It's some of his staff that I can't stand! And it's not like I have been aggravating and calling none stop! The last time before that was about 2 or 3 weeks ago when I called about getting my sleep study set up.

Just getting totally frustrated with this process, but determined to fight to get this surgery to start a new healthier life!

Well I have already changed Patient Advocates once...and now this new one won't return my emails! I sent her one last Monday and with no response I resent it to her on Thursday. As of this afternoon' date=' still no answer so I sent her another email and copied my surgeon. Hopefully he will make sure I get the information I need!

What really stinks is, I really like my surgeon! It's some of his staff that I can't stand! And it's not like I have been aggravating and calling none stop! The last time before that was about 2 or 3 weeks ago when I called about getting my sleep study set up.

Just getting totally frustrated with this process, but determined to fight to get this surgery to start a new healthier life![/quote']

If you've already answered this forgive me for asking but would you by any chance be working with an office in Atlanta? I feel like we have the same surgeon by your message!